Rhymetime Leader - Sutton Cultural Services

Love music, stories, and children? Become a Rhymetime Leader at Sutton Libraries! Lead fun, award-winning sessions that bring joy to families while gaining confidence, skills, and community experience.

About the Organisation

Sutton Council's Cultural Services manages and promotes the borough's libraries, museums, and archives, and supports and promotes arts and heritage within Sutton.

What you will be doing

We have an amazing opportunity for enthusiastic volunteers to lead our award-winning rhymetimes. Rhymetimes at Sutton Libraries are a great way for families to bring their children and engage with songs and stories, meet other parents, and use the services within our libraries. Rhymetimes are an important part of our service, as they always guarantee to put a smile on everyone's face!
 

Our Rhymetime Leaders will be trained to a high level to lead our volunteers. All of our volunteers are supported by other volunteers and the library staff. 

*If you are interested in leading a dual language, SEND, or a specialised rhymetime or storytime, we also welcome your applicantion.*

Main tasks:

  • Helping to set up and clear away the sessions.
  • Welcome families and show them to the allocated area.
  • Lead the rhymetime sessions with nursery rhymes and stories.
  • Create a positive environment for all visitors.
  • Promote the services the library has to offer and encourage attendees to use the library.

What's in it for you?

  • You will meet new people.
  • Improve your CV.
  • Improve skills such as communication and leadership skills.
  • You will be in a safe environment where you will be supported by a welcoming team.
  • The sessions are run during school hours.

What skills will you need?

  • Confident to perform rhymetime sessions in front of families (this could be in front of small or large audiences)
  • Interested in leading activities with children
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Organised
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Have a positive attitude towards all
 

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time commitment: at least 1 hour a week.

Location: The role is dependent on the location the volunteer chooses.

 

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

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